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Israel Sees 29% Surge in Tourist Arrivals in July Amid Gradual Recovery
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By חופית כהן אולאי
First reported by Calcalist · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
Israel experienced a 29% rise in tourist arrivals in July 2026, signaling a slow recovery after air travel disruptions caused by Operation Roaring Lion. However, overall visitor numbers for the year remain below 2025 levels, reflecting ongoing challenges for the tourism sector.
- 01Tourist arrivals to Israel rose 28.6% in July 2026 compared to July 2025.
- 02July saw 110,900 visitor entries, including 109,300 tourists and 1,600 day visitors.
- 03From January to July 2026, visitor numbers declined 9.9% compared to 2025.
- 0435.5% of visitors came from the US, with France, the UK, and Russia also significant sources.
- 05Air travel accounted for 537,100 tourist entries, highlighting reliance on aviation.
- 06Tourism is recovering post-Operation Roaring Lion but remains below pre-operation levels.
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